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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 8800 E 63rd St, Raytown, MO 64033.
Why you’ll love this position:
We are seeking an individual with a high level of initiative who enjoys a challenging, fast-paced work environment where every day is different. This position is essential to ensuring the reduction of disease transmission in the central counties of Missouri. A person in this position will work with diverse populations. In addition, this position will frequently communicate with medical providers.- Initiate and complete investigations on reportable HIV/STI infections, including interviewing those infected or at risk of infection.
- Assure appropriate testing and treatment of those with HIV/STI infections.
- Explain the medical aspects of disease transmission and risk reduction activities.
- Notify sex and needle-sharing partners of their exposure and need for testing and/or treatment.
- Conduct HIV/STI rapid specimen collection and provide both positive and negative results
- Provide support, guidance, and health education regarding HIV/STI best practices according to CDC guidelines to LPHA staff, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Assist other members of the disease investigation team, as needed.
- Assist the regional supervisor and program coordinator with quality assurance and improvement projects, as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Substitutions may be permitted.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a working knowledge of public health functions and essential services.
- This position requires professionalism, excellent attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, discretion, and the strict maintenance of confidentiality.
- The candidate should be comfortable with having sexually explicit discussions with the individuals served through the partner services program and be able to relay medical information about HIV/STI transmission to staff, the general public, and medical providers.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Leslie Whitson at: Leslie.whitson@health.mo.gov or 816-350-5414. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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